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HG05 SKE

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SKE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 92,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,892 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 74,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,036 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear child seat fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,814 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,564 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,821
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Registration plate lamp not working 409
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 337
Stop lamp not working 237
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HG05 SKE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pulse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG05 SKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pulse typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pulse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG05 SKE registered?

HG05 SKE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is HG05 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 SKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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